Gabriela Ellis
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a history at Citizens Medical Center, skilled in critical thinking and compassionate care. Demonstrates excellence in patient care assessment and medication administration, enhancing patient outcomes. Mentors new staff, showcasing leadership and empathy. Proven ability to manage high-stress situations, ensuring optimal patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Citizens Medical Center
Victoria, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully perform venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provide health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Develop strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhance patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educate patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Manage complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrate flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implement fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Mentor new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Improve patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
911 Dispatcher
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Port Lavaca, TX
07.2013 - 02.2021
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
- Supported law enforcement officers during high-risk situations by providing vital background data on suspect locations or histories.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a cohesive team environment, fostering seamless communication during emergencies.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
- Increased situational awareness among responding units through timely updates on evolving incident conditions.
- Served as an integral member of the emergency communications team, consistently demonstrating professionalism and dedication to public safety.
- Managed high-stress situations with composure, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering crucial information for first responders.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2021
Associate of Science -
Victoria College
Victoria, TX08.2019
Skills
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Infection Control
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Citizens Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
911 Dispatcher
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
07.2013 - 02.2021
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Victoria College
Associate of Science -
Victoria College